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  1. The Tale of Genji
    Murasaki Shikibu c. 1008 CE

    This novel follows Prince Genji's loves and family ties at Japan's imperial court. Poems exchanged between lovers reveal feelings that court manners often keep hidden.

    25h 5m reading time